KENYA INSTITUTE OF SURVEYING AND MAPPING, KISM

KENYA INSTITUTE OF SURVEYING AND MAPPING

KISM 2017, 19th May graduation

Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping (KISM) is a reputable government institute college under Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning.  It was started in the year 1994 as a Government Training Institution with support from JICA. KISM is mandated to train mid-level technical man-power in the fields of surveying and mapping. At inception, it was offering Diploma and Higher Diploma courses in land surveying, cartography, photogrammetry- remote sensing and map reproduction. Over time, KISM offers certificate courses in Land Surveying, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS) , Land Information Management System (LIMS) among other short courses. 
KISM Mission
To provide training for fostering qualified personnel in the fields of surveying and mapping and to carry out research, production projects and consultancy in this area.

KISM Vision

To become a centre of excellence in the region in training, research, and consultancy and in in surveying, mapping and printing.

KISM Diploma and Higher Diploma Courses

Course	Requirements
Land Surveying	"O: Level Division II (With Credit in English, Mathematics, Physics or Physical Science), KCSE Mean Grade C-(with C- in English, Mathematics, Physics) or KNEC Craft Certificate in similar field or equivalent
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing	"O: Level Division II (With Credit in English, Mathematics, Physics or Physical Science), KCSE Mean Grade C-(with C- in English, Mathematics, Physics) or KNEC Craft Certificate in similar field or equivalent
Cartography	"O: Level Division II (With Credit in English, Mathematics, Geography),KCSE Mean Grade C-(with C- in English, Mathematics, Geography) or KNEC Craft Certificate in similar field or equivalent
Map Reproduction (Printing)	"O: Level Division II (With Credit in English, Mathematics, Chemistry or Physical Science), KCSE Mean Grade C-(with C- in English, Mathematics, Chemistry) or KNEC Craft Certificate in similar field or equivalent

2017 KISM Next intake

KISM has announced its 2017 intake as advertised in government website and daily newspapers.Photo of the advert attached here.

2017 KISM Courses intake advertisement in the newspaper

KISM Contacts:

Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping
Thika Road, Opposite Survey of Kenya Headquarters
P.O. Box 64005, Nairobi 00620
Tel: O20-8561486-7 Fax: O20-8561487
Email: kism@iconnect.co.ke